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Hot ,Cold , Colour, a Thief…. and a Surprise

Posted on by under Allestree, David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, Everyday Life, Garden, Peace, PHOTOGRAPHY,, postaday, summer weather, Trivia, Weather Change

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It  has been overall a very hot weekend.

The surprise on Sunday was a sudden change in the weather.  We went to bed having said goodnight to a rich sky after a very, very hot day.  We then woke to an easterly wind and a damp grey mist.  We live in Derby, well away from the coast….so I cannot really describe it as a  “sea fret”….  but that is what it felt like.  A temperature hovering around 15c., it was quite some change.

Normal service resumed after lunch with temperatures reaching  only 26c, so cooler than yesterday.

The morning cool and mist was another reminder that the seasons are moving along towards autumn.  Some plants fading, others producing new growth, but stunted , some berries forming and others just bursting with colour making the most of the warmth and the sunshine….

As for the thief….. this young Blackbird was certainly feasting on our Blackberries..

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As for the surprise…..  well the sun brought a surprise visit from Great Granddaughter Margo who remembered to bring her daddy Martin along for company.  A fir cone proved much more interesting than any of our supply of toys..

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As evening approaches, the temperature is staring to fall.   A lone vapour trail cuts across a  sky that has been clear blue all afternoon, now starting to show clouds that may be signalling a weather change.

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Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

9th August

(C) David Oakes 2020

Silent Sunday….. Off to Church

Posted on by under David Oakes - Images, Gloucestershire, Off to Church, Peace, PHOTOGRAPHY,, postaday, Religious Heritage, Silent Sunday, Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury Abbey, Trivia

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Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire

The Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin is the buildings  official name today……  but will always be known as Tewkesbury Abbey. It was once a Benedictine Monastery, dating back to the 12th century.   Like so many of our old religious buildings it was built on a even earlier site of religious worship.

Tewkesbury Abbey is a fine example of Norman Architecture, in particular the Cross Transept Tower is claimed  to be the biggest in Europe.   With Tewkesbury standing  on the flood plain of Severn and Avon, its tall tower is a clear landmark for many miles.

Like all our old religious buildings Tewkesbury Abbey has seen some violent and testing times over the centuries.  During the “War of The Roses” ( 1455 -1487) witnessed this violent period of English history at close hand.  After the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 the Abbey provided sanctuary for the Lancastrian forces.  Then it had to overcome the challenges of the Dissolution of the Monasteries  that occurred by Royal Order between 1536 & 41.  It was at this time that the Abbey became the Parish Church.

Apart from being the Parish Church, Tewkesbury Abbey is also a major tourist attraction, the centre of a equally attractive Town in an equally attractive location. Tewkesbury nestles below the  higher ground of the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire’s rather fabulous countryside.

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

9th August

(C) David Oakes 2020

Early Start…..

Posted on by under Allestree, David Oakes - Images, Derbyshire, English Woodland, Everyday Life, Peace, PHOTOGRAPHY,, postaday, summer weather, Trivia, Woodlands

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It was already warm,  the forecast is for another scorcher.  So it was an early start for a “cool” walk in the woods.  Rather good to be out before many other folk arrive to disturb the solitude and quiet….quiet that is apart from the birds who were all in full song.

The other noticeable change from last week is that the sun is already much lower in the sky and also on  this clear morning, showing a hint of  a yellow glow.  Yep, like it or not we are heading towards autumn.  Right now the woodlands are rather green and lush and still have that early summer scent.  Great to be out .

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Long dark shadows.  Glades that glow bright and just the barest hint if a breeze

The perfect start to any day.

25c at the moment and set to rise,  so best head home and find the shade

Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

8th August

(C) David Oakes 2020

A Very Lazy Day…….. well its hot

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The day started as predicted with clear skies and a thermometer set to rise.   An early start seemed the best option,  Buster no longer enjoys the hot weather for walkies (not that I am that keen either!).

All quiet by the Lake and despite a breeze the morning mist still lingered over the water.  The only sign of movement was from a shoal of large Carp, coasting along just below the surface, dorsal fin just etching a line between the ripples.

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But that was it for the day…shade was needed as our temperatures reached 33c.  OK not hot for some folk, but here in middle England that is hot.

So dinner on the patio tonight, it should be a trifle cooler.  Then we will wait and see what tomorrow will bring

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Please Remember ….

Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

7th August

(C) David Oakes 2020